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December, 2015 THIS WEEK’S CONTENT

Burl Barer’s classic PI mystery, HEADLOCK to be re-released by WildBlue Press in ten days

Video: Burl Barer answers HEADLOCK FAQs

Featured Blog Posts: Burl Barer talks about how he came up with the premise for HEADLOCK; Michael Streed helps solve the mystery of a famous escape from Alcatraz prison, Caitlin Rother on her new book The No One Can Have Her and How to Make Book Soup from her blog tour, Amy Leigh Simpson; Can a Place Have a Pulse?

Anticipating Winter releases from the two most recent additions to our non-fiction roster

Video: Steve Jackson one the West coast

Debbi Mack works garners attention for her screenplay The Enemy Within and sits down for a book signing in Maryland/li>

Caryl Kane wins a Kindle Fire at the WHEN FALL FADES launch party

Volume 1 No. 12

On the Horizon at WildBlue

This Fall was heavy with mystery. We released three mystery novels: PITFALL by Cameron Bane, IDENTITY CRISIS by Debbi Mack and WHEN FALL FADES by Amy Leigh Simpson. If you are one of the many readers who got caught up in our mystery releases this Fall, you will be pleased to know that PITFALL, IDENITY CRISIS and WHEN FALL FADES are each the first book in a series. We will keep you aprised of any new development in the John Brenner, Sam McRae and Girl Next Door series.

Richard Godwin

In other good news for mystery fans, we have just signedRichard Godwin, acclaimed mystery/noir author from the UK whose works include: Apostle Rising, Mr. Glamour, One Lost Summer, Noir City, Meaningful Conversations, Confessions Of A Hit Man and more! WildBlue Press will be releasing Richard’s SAVAGE HIGHWAY, a mystery set on a remote highway in Arizona. When women start disappearing at truck stops along this lonely route, Journalist Johnny Sullivan travels to the area to investigate. What he uncovers in the process is a shocking web of corruption and abuse that permeates every part of the surrounding community.

Monte Francis

For our true crime fans who have been feeling neglected, we have exciting releases coming this Winter. First will be SketchCop by Michael Streed, a real life forensic sketch artist who has spent his career “drawing the line against crime”. Follow Michael’s link in our featured blogs to learn how he helped to determine the resolution of the notorious 1962 prison break from Alcatraz State Penitentiary by convicts Frank Morris and Anglin brothers, John and Clarence.

Our next true crime release will be ICE AND BONE by Emmy award winning journalist, Monte Francis. Set in Alaska, ICE AND BONE is the chilling true account of how a demented murderer initially evaded police and avoided conviction only to slip back into the shadows and kill again. It would take two women detectives to team up and put this merciless killer behind bars.

Stephen Parkes

Our third true crime release has all of the psychological suspense and intrigue of thriller but comes out of the real life story of the author, former Army Ranger and convicted felon Stephen Parkes who found a second chance at life after hanging himself in prison.

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Coming soon to WildBlue Press

Our first Winter release will be HEADLOCK: A Jeff Reynolds Mystery by acclaimed true crime and crime-fiction author Burl Barer. In HEADLOCK, a paranoid recluse lures private eye author Jeff Reynolds into a complex web of deception, where delusions are deadly, life after death can be hell, and all roads lead to the McFeely Tavern. The decision to republish HEADLOCK was a no brainer for us given the wiley talents of Burl Barer and all of the acclaim HEADLOCK has recieved in the past. “A brilliant piece of contemporary literature “hiding out” as a private eye novel…I think Barer is up to something.” – Prof. Gerry GraberBelow Burl describes how he came to write his mystery HEADLOCK

Catch up with the WHEN FALL FADES lunch party recap We celebrated the end of Fall with the WHEN FALL FADES release. To launch this new romantic mystery novel by Amy Leigh Simpson in style, we produced a virtual launch party on FaceBook hosted by the author herself. Amy Read from WHEN FALL FADES for attendees, and gave away print and ebook copies of the book to trivia participants. The grand prize of day was a Kindle Fire ebook reader, won by Caryl Kane.Amy reads from WHEN FALL FADES for the launch party

Here is what Amy had to say about the launch day festivities: “I was so blown away by the turnout for the Facebook book release party! Special shout of thanks to my dear friends Becky Wade and Kristy Cambron who hopped over to hang out for a while! Incredibly talented authors and GREAT friends! To Ashley Butler, Steve Jackson, and the awesome WBP team who pitched in to help host the event and offered up outstanding prizes! And sincerest thanks to everyone who came out to support me and celebrate this big milestone. I loved every minute of my first launch party! Hope you all are enjoying my book baby! It truly was a labor of love and I can hardly wait to hear what you all think!”Below is a list of winners from the launch day party, who we would like to aknowledge for their enthusiasm and participation. Thanks for reminding us why we love our community of readers and for helping to make WHEN FALL FADES a success.

“I managed to violate two so-called rules of writing a mystery, and got away with them both. It was rather like pulling off the perfect crime. Details in our next conversation..”

WenD. Meeks won the HEADLOCK cover contest voter’s prize: a signed copy of Steve Jackson’s New York Times bestselling true crime MONSTER

Below: The winner of the grand prize of the WHEN FALL FADES launch party, Caryl Kane, holding her new Kindle reader

Now in Libraries and Bookstores

Bookstores and libraries can now order WildBlue Press books in print at traditional discounts and terms either through Ingram Publishing or, for an even greater discount, directly from WildBlue Press. Our fans can help bring our books to shelves by calling their bookstores and libraries and asking that they carry our great works. Bookstores and libraries can contact us at [email protected]

Holiday Specials

Fresh out of gift ideas? All this month we will be offering holiday specials like buy one get one ebooks and audiobooks. Check out our Facebook page or wildbluepress.com for specifics!

WildBlue Authors Host Killer Radio Shows

WildBlue Catalogue and Archives

Sunrise With Steve Jackson

An update from WildBlue Press co-owner and New York Times bestselling author, Steve Jackson. The Pacific NorthWest is the perfect setting for Steve to work on his current projects. You can almost smell the ocean air…

Special Events

1. HEADLOCK ReleaseBurl Barer’s crime thriller follows a private investigator as he takes on a client whose madeness and paranoia will challlenge his grip on reality. Look for HEADLOCKDecember 22.

2. SketchCop Release Forensic artist, Michael Streed, has penned a true crime novel recounting some of the most challenging cases he has worked on. SkethCop: Drawing A Line Against Crime takes you inside the everyday life of a police sketch artist. SketchCop will be released January 5 2016.

Media Appearances

Debbi Mack appeared at a book signing for her mystery novel IDENTITY CRISIS on December 5th at the University Book Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Check out her website for future events near you!

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